Z47.2 – Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Encounters for other specific health care

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z47.2

Code: Z47.2 (claims format: Z472)
Description: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
Block: Z40-Z53 Encounters for other specific health care
Parent codes: Z47

Notes for Z47.2

Excludes1 (not coded here):

encounter for adjustment of internal fixation device for fracture treatment- code to fracture with appropriate 7th character
encounter for removal of external fixation device- code to fracture with 7th character D
infection or inflammatory reaction to internal fixation device (T84.6-)
mechanical complication of internal fixation device (T84.1-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Z47 – Orthopedic aftercare

Excludes1 (not coded here):

aftercare for healing fracture-code to fracture with 7th character D

Block Z40-Z53

Applicable to:

Categories Z40-Z53 are intended for use to indicate a reason for care. They may be used for patients who have already been treated for a disease or injury, but who are receiving aftercare or prophylactic care, or care to consolidate the treatment, or to deal with a residual state

Excludes2 (not included here):

follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09)

Index terms for Z47.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Z47

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z47.2?

Z47.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for encounter for removal of internal fixation device, in the block Z40-Z53 (Encounters for other specific health care).

Is Z47.2 a billable code?

Yes. Z47.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Z47.2 belong to?

It belongs to category Z47 – Orthopedic aftercare.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.